Russell Simmons Faces New Rape Allegation With NYPD Investigation Coming

Posted by - December 15, 2017

Just hours after Russell Simmons attempted to exonerate himself on Instagram on Thursday, the New York Police Department made a public announcement that they were “reviewing information” pertaining to the multiple sexual assault allegations brought against the hip-hop mogul. Deadline reports that a law enforcement source has confirmed that Simmons will almost certainly be the subject of a formal

Oprah Winfrey Becomes The First Black Woman To Receive Cecil B. DeMille Award

Posted by - December 15, 2017

The Golden Globes might have left something to be desired with its nominations earlier this week, but Oprah Winfrey receiving the group’s Cecil B. DeMille Award is our favorite thing. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which determines the nominees for the awards show, selected the media mogul for the prestigious honor ahead of the ceremony in January. The award annually recognizes an individual

BET Names Scott M. Mills President, Debra Lee to Stay on as Chairman and CEO

Posted by - December 14, 2017

BET has tapped Scott M. Mills to serve as the new president of the Viacom-owned cable network. Debra Lee will stay on at BET as chairman and CEO, Variety has confirmed. Mills will take over the day-to-day responsibilities at BET, with Lee focusing on relationships with external stakeholders and communities. Michael Armstrong will continue in his position as general manager and will report to

50 Cent Inks 8-Figure Deal With Starz, Extends Partnership To 2019

Posted by - December 14, 2017

With a hit premium cable series in his back pocket in Power, as well as new music like “Still Think I’m Nothing” hitting streaming services and stores earlier this fall, 50 Cent is a man who continues to have his hand in multiple sectors of the entertainment industry. With all that said, it’s not like the mogul is

Michael Che Just Became the First Black Co-Head Writer on ‘SNL’

Posted by - December 14, 2017

The head writers on Saturday Night Live have always been heavy hitters—Seth Myers, Tina Fey, Adam McKay, you name it—but in the show’s 42-year history, not once has person of color occupied the top spot. Until now. On Tuesday, NBC promoted Michael Che to the position along with his “Weekend Update” co-host, Colin Jost, Vulture reports. Che and

LIONSGATE Presents Tyler Perry’s Blockbuster Hit Boo 2 on Blu-Ray

Posted by - December 14, 2017

Hallelujer!Multimedia powerhouse Tyler Perry is back with Tyler Perry’s Boo 2! A Madea Halloween, scaring up laughs on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital), DVD, Digital and On Demand January 30 from Lionsgate. The laugh-out-loud sequel to the smash hit, Tyler Perry’s Boo! A Madea Halloween, is all tricks and no treats when Madea, Aunt Bam, Hattie, and